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Volunteers are the heart of Lafayette Habitat for Humanity.
Construction Volunteers:
No construction experience is needed! We will teach you the task for the day along with all safety procedures. Volunteers assist with anything from framing a wall to installing flooring. Learn a new skill while making a difference! We provide all tools and supplies needed.
Individual opportunities are available daily (Tuesdays-Saturdays) in two shifts: 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. When you sign up online, you’ll receive the address where we are building. Groups of 5-10 people are invited to fill out our group interest form below. (The priority of group scheduling goes to our Team Build sponsors.)
Minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old.
ReStore Volunteers:
The Habitat ReStore is located at 3124 Evangeline Thruway. It is a 27,000 sq. ft. home improvement retail outlet and an important part of the Habitat Lafayette ministry. Every day our ReStore receives donations from businesses and the community. We resell those items and the profits go back into our home building program.
Volunteers help us sort through donations, price items, and move items on the sales floor. We’d love to have your help any Tuesdays through Saturdays! We have both individual and group opportunities (minimum of 5 to maximum of 20 people) available.
Our minimum age to volunteers is 16 years old.
Volunteer Types:
*Please note that all volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer with Habitat Lafayette.
*Additionally, children under 16 are not allowed to be on site while a parent is serving.
Individuals / Groups:
You may volunteer as an individual at our construction site, ReStore, or any other special events. We would love to have you as much as you are able to join us!
We also have group opportunities for five or more at the construction site and the ReStore. Please fill out the form below to get started.
Construction Volunteers:
Join us on the construction site to work side-by-side with future homeowners to build safe and sustainable homes for families in Acadiana. You can make a tangible difference in one day.
Volunteers must be 16 years or older. We build homes Tuesdays-Saturdays, year-round. We have two shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up online and schedule a shift today.
ReStore Volunteers:
Help organize and sell our new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building materials to the public. All proceeds from items sold at ReStore go towards funding Habitat’s mission to build homes, communities, and hope.
Volunteers provide support to keep the ReStore running smoothly by stocking items, assembling furniture, and more. Volunteers must be 16 or older. We are open Tuesdays-Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm. Sign up for a shift below to join us!
Crew Leaders:
These special volunteers come out to the build site regularly to guide less-experienced volunteers. It’s a modest monthly commitment, and you’ll receive training. These volunteers are an invaluable asset to our mission.
Court-Ordered Volunteers:
Lafayette Habitat accepts volunteers who need to complete court-mandated community service, but we have some limitations. Please click the button below to apply to volunteer for our court-ordered volunteer opportunities. Once approved, you’ll be able to sign up for volunteer shifts.
Please note that we will not verify any hours if we have not first approved you for our program.
Special Event Volunteers:
We partner with several neighborhood groups to improve quality of life within their areas. Some of our other opportunities include neighborhood clean-ups, tree and garden plantings, and other special opportunities.
Volunteer Terms & Conditions
For reference, please find our volunteer waiver here:
(Note: Minors need a parent/guardian to fill out page 4 of the Volunteer Waiver and bring on the first shift.)
Volunteers who are 16 and 17 years old should print and bring a signed copy to their first shift. All other volunteers will accept the terms and conditions of this waiver digitally when registering in our volunteer portal.
Additionally, Lafayette Habitat’s supplementary volunteer policies that are mentioned in our Terms & Conditions (volunteer waiver) that each volunteer signs online are shown below for your reference.
Please note that it is not necessary for you to print and sign a copy of each policy. Your agreement to these policies is included in the Terms and Conditions document. If you have questions regarding any of these policies, please feel free to contact us.
Contact Us:
Sarah Barbato
Volunteer Engagement Manager
[email protected]
O: 337-456-4671